Britain by Martin Walters
This new series of fabulously illustrated four-color natural history travel guides finally offers a practical and fun way to enjoy the wildlife and natural resources of a country. The guides consist of unique, authoritative descriptions of some two-hundred-plus sites to visit, complemented line drawings and photographs of individual animals and plants, spectacular photographs of landscapes, and paintings. Each book introduces the ecology, geology, and wildlife of the country it covers, then describes where to see its natural history at its best. The entries are based on intensive travel and research by the individual authors, all seasoned travelers with first-hand experience of the country they write about. Each guide includes practical information on access, maps, and appropriate field guides. Sites range in size from a few to thousands of acres, including National Parks, nature preserves, and common land, and all are open to the public.
The "Travellers' Nature Guides" are a new concept in travel books, addressing today's enhanced interest in ecology and the preservation of the countrysideFull of colour photographs, black and white line drawings and the charming colour illustrations from wildlife artist Michael Wood, they are a visual feast of Britain's natural heritage. Divided into regions, the local flora, fauna and landscape are described in depth, yielding little known facts pertinent to each specific area. For keen nature-lovers, children and people with an inquisitive natural mind, these are ideal holiday companions, giving a fullness to a visit other travel guides omit. And with the added overall emphasis on conservation, a lesson is to be learned, ensuring these wondrous places stay preserved for future generations to enjoy too. - Lucy Watson
Martin Walters is a naturalist, writer, and editor. He went to Oxford to study zoology and has always been interested in botany, natural history, and conservation. He travels to China on a regular basis and collaborates with Chinese biologists.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780198504337 |
| ISBN 10 | 0198504330 |
| Title | Britain |
| Author | Martin Walters |
| Series | Nature Guides |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Oxford University Press |
| Year published | 2003-02-27 |
| Number of pages | 384 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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